ITEM: FED 03-16 - Special Area Levy and Local Improvement Charge

Motion

Yes

No

Absent/Recused

Motion To: That The Finance and Economic Development Committee (FEDC) approve the addition of this Item for consideration by the Committee at the October 4, 2016 FEDC Meeting, pursuant to Section 89(3) of the Procedure By-Law . pop-out

ITEM: RETAIL BUSINESS HOLIDAYS ACT CITY-WIDE CONSULTATION

ITEM: NOTICES OF MOTIONS (FOR CONSIDERATION AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING)

Motion

Yes

No

Absent/Recused

Motion To: WHEREAS, because Ottawa is the nation’s capital, Canada’s150th birthday in 2017 will be of special significance to its residents; and WHEREAS many communities and neighbourhoods will want to participate and support this milestone in Canada’s history on both a city-wide and community basis; and WHEREAS Members of Council will also want to foster and support the many community initiatives, both large and small; and WHEREAS Members of Council have experience that shows that some additional financial support from a local Councillor can make a large difference in the potential success of a community event; and WHEREAS Section 5.1 of the Council Expense Policy provides as follows: Unless otherwise approved by motion of Council, contributions are limited to 3.5% of the Members annual Constituency Services Budget; Contributions shall be made via City of Ottawa cheques to a community group or organization, not by Councillor or staff personal cheques; Unless otherwise approved by motion of Council, pop-out

ITEM: OTHER BUSINESS

Motion

Yes

No

Absent/Recused

Motion To: That the Rules of Procedure be suspended, due to the timing of the next Board meetings, to consider the following motion: WHEREAS, 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Confederation, representing a major milestone in Canada’s history as well as an opportunity for the Nation’s Capital to mark the occasion and be the epicentre of celebrations; and WHEREAS Ottawa 2017 will deliver 12 months of bold events, immersive experiences and celebrations, complementary to federal government plans and to recurring annual festivals, events and attractions in Canada’s Capital; and WHEREAS these activities are expected to attract hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors over the course of the year, and have a significant economic impact to the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2015, Council approved the appointees, including the Director of Economic Development and Innovation, to the Board of Directors for Celebrations Ottawa Inc. required to support the Ottawa 2017 celebrations; and WHEREAS t pop-out

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